Hi everyone! I've been taught that " tissue " is an uncountable noun. So how come I read some books saying " a tissue ? Is it just ok? Thanks Guys!

Hi Anon You're right that the word "treacheries" is occasionally used, however the singular, collective form is far more commonly used. I suppose you may also run into an occasional usage of "a treachery" as well, but I

Hi Anon, The word "treachery" is not plural. It is grammatically singular, and it is also an uncountable noun. Basically, you can compare it to the way the word "information" is used. You cannot say "an information"

Hi, Thank you very, very much, Mr Wordy. I'm talking about "misunderstood beauty" in the uncountable sense. And that's exactly what I was looking for. "Beauty" as abstract, uncountable noun.

I think most nouns are either countable or uncountable nouns with some nouns having both characteristics (if I am not mistaken). and the words 'hymn" and "lament" seem to be countable nouns. As I said, it's

Hi. Would you kindly tell me how this can be possible as you said? I think most nouns are either countable or uncountable nouns with some nouns having both characteristics (if I am not mistaken). and the words 'hymn" and

Hi, Can we use softwares? or software is enough for its plural 'Software' is an uncountable noun. eg I bought some new software. eg I bought three new pieces of software. eg I bought four new software packages.

Hi. Would a peson be dividing an uncountable noun in half by putting two different (discrete?) adjectives in front of it? Then what should be the verb that follows be, in singular or plural? I think I have asked similar questions before but I

No, you can't have smaller waste because 'waste' is an uncountable noun. You can have a smaller amount of waste, or you can have less waste. Not 'lesser'.

Hi, "I understand your feelings, but if you want to continue having a social relationship with these people, then politely RSVP with your regrets. To ignore the invitation would be a breach of good manners." The sentence above